2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has sent his congratulatory message to Nigeria’s 100m hurdles world-record holder, Tobi Amusan, after she became the “world’s fastest woman” following her win at the Jamaica Athletics Invitational 2024 in Kingston on Saturday 11 May, 2024.
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| Hurdlers, Tobi Amusan (Nigeria) and Danielle Williams (Jamaica). Photo: Getty Images |
The former Governor of Anambra State described the Nigerian hurdler as a “star athletics icon”, adding, “her victory reminds us of the need to invest more in our sports sector, which serves as a means of creating employment and revenues for our teeming talented youths”.
Amusan won the 100m hurdles in Jamaica at a world-leading time of 12.40 seconds, discomfiting home favorite, Danielle Williams, who came second at 12.46 secs, with United States’ Christina Clemens third in 12.54s.
Obi wrote: “I like to congratulate our dear star athletics icon, Tobi Amusan, who has now become the world’s fastest woman in the women’s 100m hurdles after racing a world-leading 12.40 seconds at the Jamaica Athletics Invitational.
“As we rejoice with Tobi over this global feat, her victory reminds us of the need to invest more in our sports sector, which serves as a means of creating employment and revenues for our teeming talented youths, as well as serving as a unifying force in our great nation.
“Many of our youths have gained global recognition through sports. A New Nigeria is possible, as we continue to invest in the future of our youths.
“Congratulations to you once again Tobi Amusan, and to every Nigerian making sincere efforts to excel in life.
“We are proud of you.”
